Uttar Pradesh: Youth killed in prepare altercation over seats, brothers injured

Tauhid, a 24-year-old resident of Maderikan, was returning residence from Ambala when he obtained into an argument with a gaggle of youths from Gautampur village in adjoining Sultanpur district.

“The dispute intensified, and the youths attacked Tauhid with a knife and an iron rod, fatally injuring him,” a police official mentioned.

Earlier than succumbing to his accidents, Tauhid managed to tell his household, prompting his brothers, Talib (20) and Tausif (27), to hurry to Nihalgarh railway station, the official mentioned.

“Upon arrival, the attackers assaulted them as properly, leaving each critically injured. Talib was referred to Lucknow’s trauma centre after preliminary therapy at CHC Jagdishpur, whereas Tausif continues to obtain therapy on the CHC,” the official added.

Tanuj Pal, the station home officer of the native Bhale Sultan Shaheed Smarak police station, mentioned, “The physique has been despatched for autopsy, and essential authorized motion is being taken. The accused youths have been arrested by the GRP (Authorities Railway Police) at Sultanpur railway station”.

The 4 assailants— reportedly named Deepak, Mithun, Pawan and Sujeet — have been apparently already sitting within the seat Tauhid was to occupy when he boarded.

It’s not clear at the moment whether or not there was a communal angle to the battle.

With PTI inputs